Gilmore Lake (Washburn County)
Gilmore Lake is a 371 acre lake in Washburn County near Minong. It is known for walleye, largemouth bass and northern pike.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Common per WDNR
Largemouth Bass
Common per WDNR
Northern Pike
Common per WDNR
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Public boat landingRampOne landing listed by WDNRDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Gilmore Lake (Washburn County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Sportsman's HeadquartersNearby460 5th Ave W, Minong, WI 54859(715) 466-2171Directions ↗
Local tips
- The bottom is mostly sand, so look for weed edges and deeper breaks to 36 feet.
- Walleye bite best at low light.
- Clean and drain. Eurasian water-milfoil and mystery snails are present.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.